Welcome to Chemical Examiner's Laboratory
Established in 1890, the Chemical Examiner’s Laboratory provides forensic expertise to the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, and public institutions. Our mission is to ensure justice through precise scientific analysis in toxicology, serology, narcotics, and general chemistry.



Scientific Precision in Every Analysis
The Chemical Examiners Laboratory operates through five specialized divisions Excise, General Chemistry, Narcotics, Serology, and Toxicology ensuring accuracy, integrity, and scientific support in every investigation.

Specialized Laboratories Across Three Districts Ensuring recision and Quality
The first Chemical Examiner’s Laboratory in Kerala started funtioning in Kerala in the year 1890 under the orders of Government as part of Health Department. Chemical Examiner’s Laboratory was brought under Home Deaprtment as an independent department from June 1969 vide GO (MS) 188/Home dated 13/06/1969 and continuing as such. Initially it was started as a single laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram. Now two Regional Laboratories were started in Ernakulam, and Kozhikode. The head quarters laboratory at Thiruvananthapuram has jurisdiction of 5 Southern Districts Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam Alappuzha and Pathanmthitta.
Our Journey of Excellence
Every number tells a story of hard work, dedication, and continuous pursuit of scientific accuracy. Each achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring quality and reliability in every test we perform.

Latest Events and News

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of New Administrative Block
Appointment of charge officer-CMO portal- Order

Frequently Asked Questions
Chemical Examiner’s Laboratories are located at Thiruvananthapuram (Head Quarters), Ernakulam and Kozhikode.













